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as in confident
having or showing a mind free from doubt
a man who seemed very assured of the outcome of the election
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as in optimistic
having or showing great faith in oneself or one's abilities
an assured attorney, he dominates any courtroom proceeding
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as in proud
having too high an opinion of oneself
he's rather assured for a moviemaker with one hit movie to his name
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as in reassured
to ease the grief or distress of
a minister choosing just the right words to assure the grieving parents of the fallen soldier
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Recent Examples of assured
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
What makes Can This Love Be Translated feel like a return to form isn’t simply the Hong Sisters’ signature style or the assured chemistry between Kim and Go.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Derek Tran, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
The jokes are plentiful, the campus setting is aptly cozy, and the pacing proves as quick as it is assured.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Whether dealing with international boundaries or domestic regulations, Dalio insists businesses must now face the hard reality the era of assured legal protection is ending.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
What makes Can This Love Be Translated feel like a return to form isn’t simply the Hong Sisters’ signature style or the assured chemistry between Kim and Go.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
History teaches us that freedom is not assured, and freedom at the barrel of a gun is not freedom at all.
—Derek Tran, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
The jokes are plentiful, the campus setting is aptly cozy, and the pacing proves as quick as it is assured.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assured
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Even though the application of arts to the treatment of childhood type 1 diabetes cannot make the disease or the mental attention necessary for its treatment go away, the arts can help to make children with diabetes more confident and comfortable within their skin.—
Elizabeth McClure,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Drawing inspiration from the aesthetics of early 2000s R&B, Bad Gyal captures not only visuals but also sound, conveying her confident, flirtatious energy while paying tribute to the era that significantly influenced her.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
12 Mar. 2026
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After all, Payton only weeks ago acknowledged Denver could be proud of a 14-3 season and simultaneously take a sober view of it.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix and his wife, Izzy Smoke Nix, are the proud parents of a baby girl.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
9 Mar. 2026
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While the eruption of two major features in the Norris Geyser Basin raised concerns among locals, USGS experts reassured that Yellowstone’s overall activity remains at a normal, background level.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Steel recalled, adding that his friend reassured him Bessette didn’t hold it against him.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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His attorney said the incident was part of a mental health crisis and that precautions ensured no one was in the building.—
Todd Richmond,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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When curating her fashion month packing list, Vergara ensured an elegant slip dress made the cut.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Those who aren’t sure which paddle to buy will benefit from the Gearbox GX6 Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle, which features a carbon-fiber core that’s great for both beginners and experts alike.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Don’t be so sure that Bryant would have resented Adebayo topping his 81 points.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Adam McKay’s toxically smug dissection of Dick Cheney fails to take the full measure of this monstrous vice-president, but even so, Bale taps into something elemental about the man’s arrogance and domineering personality.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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Most everyone in attendance at 2220 seemed to be there to meet or support one of their favorite artists, one of the devout purists of our time who manages to remain that without getting smug, lazy or feral, all common pitfalls.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Instead, Steele's music is driven by connection, when a listener feels understood, emotionally moved, or comforted by a song.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Your dog may just be feeling a bit stressed out and want to be comforted.—
Zoe Denenberg,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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The team did not disclose terms of the deal, which is reportedly for up to $60 million with incentives and $16 million guaranteed.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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While upgrades aren’t guaranteed, flexible cruisers may score better rooms and save money.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Assured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assured. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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